Gaul Gallia Celtica Gaul Veneti
¼ Gold Stater with small bare head (Class I) (200 BC - 100 BC) front ¼ Gold Stater with small bare head (Class I) (200 BC - 100 BC) back
¼ Gold Stater with small bare head (Class I) (200 BC - 100 BC) photo
© Leu Numismatik
¼ Gold Stater with small bare head (Class I) (200 BC - 100 BC) front ¼ Gold Stater with small bare head (Class I) (200 BC - 100 BC) back
© Leu Numismatik

¼ Gold Stater with small bare head Class I 200 BC - 100 BC

 
Gold 1.92 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
 Gaul Veneti (Gallia Celtica)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 200 BC - 100 BC
Value
 ¼ Stater
Composition
 Gold
Weight
 1.92 g
Diameter
 12 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#356691
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Devolved charioteer, driving cart drawn by a centaur to left, holding reins with his right hand and long branch ending in a vexillum-like banner in his left; below, winged male figure to left.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a small bare head on one side, which is a distinctive feature of Class I coins from Gaul Veneti. This design element was used to signify the coin's value and to distinguish it from other coins in circulation. The use of a bare head on coins was a common practice in ancient times, and it can be seen on many coins from different cultures and time periods.